frankentrike
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here it is.hopefully
here it is.hopefully
Post Your VW Trike Pics
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frankentrike
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trikes4ever
In Memory of Bob Reeves
Re: Post Your VW Trike Pictures HERE
That's gonna be my kind of trike, redneckray. Love girders - as you can see...
That's gonna be my kind of trike, redneckray. Love girders - as you can see...
trikes4ever
In Memory of Bob Reeves
Re: Post Your VW Trike Pictures HERE
Dave Watt, Cyclestyle in New Zealand. He is no longer in business. Mine is a Cyclestyle Digger frame - I cut the neck and raked it to 55 degrees. Nova Trikes used a knock-off of the Cyclestyle frame, but they are no longer in business either, sadly.
Dave Watt built 'the Alchemist' - the most awesome VW trike on the planet - that I saw a photo of years ago on the web and absolutely loved. No references of any kind, just a photo. Couple years later I saw it up for sale, called Dave, agreed on a price, and then investigated the process of shipping to the US, importing, registering, etc. and discovered it was next to impossible. So I built my own. Here's mine and Dave's side by side (top and left are Dave's, bottom and right are my version).
Dave Watt, Cyclestyle in New Zealand. He is no longer in business. Mine is a Cyclestyle Digger frame - I cut the neck and raked it to 55 degrees. Nova Trikes used a knock-off of the Cyclestyle frame, but they are no longer in business either, sadly.
Dave Watt built 'the Alchemist' - the most awesome VW trike on the planet - that I saw a photo of years ago on the web and absolutely loved. No references of any kind, just a photo. Couple years later I saw it up for sale, called Dave, agreed on a price, and then investigated the process of shipping to the US, importing, registering, etc. and discovered it was next to impossible. So I built my own. Here's mine and Dave's side by side (top and left are Dave's, bottom and right are my version).
Frozenshrimp
TOI - Oklahoma
Re: Post Your VW Trike Pictures HERE
Just got it and lovin every minute of ridin 630 miles in a week an 1/2
Just got it and lovin every minute of ridin 630 miles in a week an 1/2
champsman97045
TOI - Oregon
Re: Post Your VW Trike Pictures HERE
here's what I think a nice trike is all about, I might be a little bit predijust.
itas a 2007 rewaco fx5, 3 seat, 1915 fuelinjected vw, done in purple metalflake, plus lots of electronics, J&M cb-intercom, xm radio, and garmin zumo 550 so I can get lost easier.
here's what I think a nice trike is all about, I might be a little bit predijust.
itas a 2007 rewaco fx5, 3 seat, 1915 fuelinjected vw, done in purple metalflake, plus lots of electronics, J&M cb-intercom, xm radio, and garmin zumo 550 so I can get lost easier.
trikes4ever
In Memory of Bob Reeves
Re: Post Your VW Trike Pictures HERE
I like the Rewaco. They make one with a Harley TC88bB engine too - the FX6
- used to be the HS6. I had considered buying one of their adapters that mounts the Harley engine to a VW transaxle for my last sandrail, but the combined cost of the adapter and a new TC88b engine was just too much.
I like the Rewaco. They make one with a Harley TC88bB engine too - the FX6
- used to be the HS6. I had considered buying one of their adapters that mounts the Harley engine to a VW transaxle for my last sandrail, but the combined cost of the adapter and a new TC88b engine was just too much.
Gorilla
Senior Moderator
Re: Post Your VW Trike Pictures HERE
What a good place to try one of those new S & S "X" wedge motors.
I like the Rewaco. They make one with a Harley TC88bB engine too - the FX6
- used to be the HS6. I had considered buying one of their adapters that mounts the Harley engine to a VW transaxle for my last sandrail, but the combined cost of the adapter and a new TC88b engine was just too much.
What a good place to try one of those new S & S "X" wedge motors.
Loner
VW Tech Expert
Re: Post Your VW Trike Pictures HERE
2005 Nova Cruiser - low and comfortable:
Second trike - Nova fairings, shift system, controls, etc., CycleStyle frame:
2005 Nova Cruiser - low and comfortable:
Second trike - Nova fairings, shift system, controls, etc., CycleStyle frame:
trikes4ever
In Memory of Bob Reeves
Re: Post Your VW Trike Pictures HERE
Really sad to see Nova go out of business. I dealt with them a LOT when I was building my last VW trike. I actually purchased my Cyclestyle Digger frame from them - the only one they had left. They originally purchased all their frames from Cyclestyle, but started experiencing delivery problems, so began manufacturing their own. They built a nice trike and were great people. Always had answers to questions, and parts were delivered promptly and accurately.
The frame came with the paperwork to register, and insurance companies knew what Nova was, so greatly simplified titling and insuring. At the time I bought the frame they also had polished stainless Cyclestyle a-arms which I really preferred over Nova's chromed steel ones. They also had a Cyclestyle polished stainless lower 'luggage rack' - which worked great after I bent the back up 90 deg to make room for my battery.
Really sad to see Nova go out of business. I dealt with them a LOT when I was building my last VW trike. I actually purchased my Cyclestyle Digger frame from them - the only one they had left. They originally purchased all their frames from Cyclestyle, but started experiencing delivery problems, so began manufacturing their own. They built a nice trike and were great people. Always had answers to questions, and parts were delivered promptly and accurately.
The frame came with the paperwork to register, and insurance companies knew what Nova was, so greatly simplified titling and insuring. At the time I bought the frame they also had polished stainless Cyclestyle a-arms which I really preferred over Nova's chromed steel ones. They also had a Cyclestyle polished stainless lower 'luggage rack' - which worked great after I bent the back up 90 deg to make room for my battery.
Loner
VW Tech Expert
Re: Post Your VW Trike Pictures HERE
Trikes4ever, Bob,
Jerry and I linked up early on - he was buying frames and parts from Nova to get started and in return for extra good pricing was going to produce some options that could be marketed with and as Nova products. He and his partner built a few of the trikes and developed several fiberglass components including the rear cover that I had expressed an interest in and he wanted as well. So actually the one (or two?) that he built and the one prototype at Nova were the same mold. The silver one that Nova built was purchased by almost the first walk-in customer who saw it, and as I recall it went only about 75 miles north of here to Shelbyville, TN. on the day it was completed (I didn't even get a test ride). The 9/11 disasters just happen to significantly affect Jerry's mainstream (other than trikes) business operations and he had to give that his full attention for a while so the trike work sort of slowed or stopped. I've been remiss in keeping in touch with Jerry (I think I'll call him in the next couple days) so I don't know if he's still doing any trike endeavors. He offered me the molds a year or so back, but I wasn't sure if I would ever need them.
His website is still up, although obviously months or years since updated - I don't know if he still has anything going on. Yea, maybe I need to get in touch :jerry: and give him a shot of enthusiasm again since I've retired from my other business pursuits and might want the molds after all to get me or him or us going again, who knows.
Of interest to you, Bob, is that the few frames he started with were mostly, if not all, Digger style (with Nova modifications - shifter system, pan, controls mounts, shock mounts, etc.). You can still look at his trikes at DragonTrikes.com.
Regards from Alabama
Loner
Trikes4ever, Bob,
Jerry and I linked up early on - he was buying frames and parts from Nova to get started and in return for extra good pricing was going to produce some options that could be marketed with and as Nova products. He and his partner built a few of the trikes and developed several fiberglass components including the rear cover that I had expressed an interest in and he wanted as well. So actually the one (or two?) that he built and the one prototype at Nova were the same mold. The silver one that Nova built was purchased by almost the first walk-in customer who saw it, and as I recall it went only about 75 miles north of here to Shelbyville, TN. on the day it was completed (I didn't even get a test ride). The 9/11 disasters just happen to significantly affect Jerry's mainstream (other than trikes) business operations and he had to give that his full attention for a while so the trike work sort of slowed or stopped. I've been remiss in keeping in touch with Jerry (I think I'll call him in the next couple days) so I don't know if he's still doing any trike endeavors. He offered me the molds a year or so back, but I wasn't sure if I would ever need them.
His website is still up, although obviously months or years since updated - I don't know if he still has anything going on. Yea, maybe I need to get in touch :jerry: and give him a shot of enthusiasm again since I've retired from my other business pursuits and might want the molds after all to get me or him or us going again, who knows.
Of interest to you, Bob, is that the few frames he started with were mostly, if not all, Digger style (with Nova modifications - shifter system, pan, controls mounts, shock mounts, etc.). You can still look at his trikes at DragonTrikes.com.
Regards from Alabama
Loner
Popeye2347
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10-14-10 trike build pics
Taken in crowded shop.
Taken in crowded shop.
agramer1966
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Hi just signed-in...
First one is VW Fecht 1 I use to ride last century (literary). The rest is project I am planning to finish before spring. Wil keep you updated on progress.
Hi just signed-in...
First one is VW Fecht 1 I use to ride last century (literary). The rest is project I am planning to finish before spring. Wil keep you updated on progress.
duane43344
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Ok..NEW pics of me and trikeView attachment 2597
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Popeye2347
New member
Re: Post Your VW Trike Pictures HERE
Here is the newest pictures of my project. Still need to plumb and wire it, as well as figure out a front brake [Illinois law-dumb!] Oh well, still in the build stage. Havin' fun. And, last but not least, my camera shy welder/painter/pinstriper, the infamous Garld 'Toby' Jones.
Here is the newest pictures of my project. Still need to plumb and wire it, as well as figure out a front brake [Illinois law-dumb!] Oh well, still in the build stage. Havin' fun. And, last but not least, my camera shy welder/painter/pinstriper, the infamous Garld 'Toby' Jones.
roth1600
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Re: Post Your VW Trike Pictures HERE
The Trike that I take is made based on Type-1 in 1973 now.
The engine is put, substituted in April, 2010, and it is good now.
The Trike that I take is made based on Type-1 in 1973 now.
The engine is put, substituted in April, 2010, and it is good now.
Re: Post Your VW Trike Pictures HERE
Well i suppose i better post something instead of just lurking! Some nice VW's in here ThumbUp
Are work in progress pics any good ignore welding its rough and to be re done lol
The frame i Purchased
Getting on with the build seat bases not finished yet
Well i suppose i better post something instead of just lurking! Some nice VW's in here ThumbUp
Are work in progress pics any good ignore welding its rough and to be re done lol
The frame i Purchased
Getting on with the build seat bases not finished yet
Diff33
TOI - South Africa
Re: Post Your VW Trike Pictures HERE
Hey guys some pics of my trike so far and one of a completed trike. The trike frame is sold as a kit or can also be built to order by the designer. Check it out at www.sporttrikes,co.za
Hey guys some pics of my trike so far and one of a completed trike. The trike frame is sold as a kit or can also be built to order by the designer. Check it out at www.sporttrikes,co.za
Windblown
TOI - Georgia
Re: Post Your VW Trike Pictures HERE
The start of a love and love more story!
The start of a love and love more story!
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